Albizia

Tropics and subtropics of Africa, Asia (from Iran to China) and Australia

Ease of cultivation

Easy with small difficulties

The size

Up to 2-3 m in height.

Growth rate

Slow growth.

Lifespan

Albition is a perennial plant.

Temperature

In summer: up to 77, in winter 37,4-46,4 ° F.

Humidity

Average

Lighting

Brightly lit place on the south or west window.

The soil

For albition, a ready-made general-purpose soil, a soil with the addition of a small amount of sand, is suitable. For soil preparation: 2 parts of garden land, 1 part peat, 1 part coarse-grained sand or perlite, you can use heathy land. Always use a pot with a hole.

Watering

Intensive. Soil should always be moist.

Fertilizer

From spring to autumn, every two weeks, liquid fertilizer.

Reproduction

Seeds in the spring. Pre-soaked and swollen seeds should be planted in a mixture of peat and perlite, covered with polyethylene, placed under indirect light or fluorescent lamps.

Bloom

In summer, the flowers are pink. Adults mature enough.

Transfer

In spring after flowering annually, large specimens once every 2-3 years.

Features of care

Needs regular pruning. He loves the sun, does not tolerate the drying of the earthy coma. Does not bloom in a small pot.